Understanding Nausea: Causes, Remedies, and Prevention

Nausea is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach that often precedes vomiting. It can be caused by various factors such as illness or motion sickness.
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Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Nausea FAQ


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What is the difference between nausea and vomiting?

Nausea is the feeling you get in your stomach before you vomit. Vomiting is when you throw up your stomach contents through your mouth. You can have nausea and vomiting together or separately. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but both are common symptoms of many conditions, such as:

What causes nausea?

Many different illnesses, underlying conditions, and medical treatments can cause nausea. Gastrointestinal (GI) infections from viruses or food poisoning are the most common causes of nausea. Nausea management can vary based on the underlying condition causing nausea. In some cases, treating the underlying condition can help.

What does nausea feel like?

Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit. While not painful, it can be a debilitating symptom if prolonged and has been described as placing discomfort on the chest, abdomen, or back of the throat. Over 30 definitions of nausea were proposed in a 2011 book on the topic.

Is nausea a symptom of a serious condition?

Nausea is generally described as a queasy or uneasy stomach, with or without the feeling that you are about to vomit. It can be a symptom of a wide variety of conditions, ranging from mild and temporary to chronic and serious. Because it has an extensive number of causes, nausea is experienced by almost everyone at some time.

What is nausea a symptom of?

What is it? Nausea is a feeling of discomfort or sickness in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit. It is often a symptom of illness, underlying conditions or disorders, or treatments, such as a reaction to a medication.

What is nausea & vomiting?

Nausea is a term that describes the feeling that you might vomit but aren’t actually vomiting. Both nausea and vomiting are very common symptoms and can be caused by a wide range of factors. They occur in both children and adults, although they’re probably most common in pregnant women and people undergoing cancer treatments.

Is nausea a disease?

What is Nausea? Nausea is a general term describing a queasy stomach, with or without the feeling that you are about to vomit. Almost everyone experiences nausea at some time, making it one of the most common problems in medicine. Nausea is not a disease, but a symptom of many different disorders.

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